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Repeal of the 2015 Waters of the United States rule is a victory for clean water and clear rules. As farmers, we share the goal of protecting the nation’s water, but the 2015 Waters of the United States rule was unreasonable and unworkable. It made conservation more difficult and created huge liabilities for farmers.

The Tennessee-Kentucky Thresherman's Association will host their 50th annual steam engine and threshing show this weekend in Adams, TN. Derrick Wilson, who is a member of the association, talks about the show, what people can see and when it will take place.

Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue says Kentucky is leading the way in agricultural hemp production and will help the USDA formulate regulations for the crop. Secretary Perdue was in Kentucky this month to see agricultural hemp research at the University of Kentucky and learn about the manufacturing industry.

Corn and soybean futures closed little changed after trading both sides of unchanged. No major news today to move the market. Traders are preparing for Thursday’s monthly USDA crop reports. Cattle futures closed mostly lower with Live Cattle not seeing follow-through from Friday’s move higher. Lean Hog futures fell sharply today with July LH moving to a new 12-month low; the close is barely above the contract low set last July.

Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Ryan Quarles says it is ideal to visit a Kentucky Proud Farmers Market. Quarles discusses the program, the variety of farm markets across the state, assistance provided to the markets and what the designation means.